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Tag: Medical student
Revising at Last!
This week I had a weird realisation – I have a little over a year until my final exam of medical school. I guess I…
MEDICAL SCHOOL PORTFOLIO – just one big box ticking exercise?
⚠️Warning⚠️: When you get into medical school you will find that every year you are asked to get a minimum number of events signed off…
Being a Medical Student With Dyslexia
Some readers may be surprised to hear that I am dyslexic. That may be a shock for a number of reasons and probably raises some…
Starting medical school… What To Pack
Thousands of aspiring medical students have now received their results and hopefully learnt that they’ll be starting medicine in September. It’s looking like the incoming…
Best apps for medical students Summer 2020
Are you wondering how you can up your study game? Trying to be a better student? Maybe you’re trying to find the quickest and easiest…
How to adapt your learning style for University
The jump from secondary/ high-school to university is not an easy transition for anyone. Not only are many people living away from home for the…
Networking as a medical student – Why and How
Networking is not something that came naturally to me as an individual or as a medical student. I always viewed ‘Networking’ as an activity, or…
Reflection: Why and How?
“Reflection is an essential activity that doctors use every day in their practice.” The reflective practitioner – a guide for medical students – GMC Reflection…
What Should You Be Doing With Your Summer Break?
The majority of students will have a long summer break from June-September, and while it can be very tempting to just relax for this time, it can also be important to maintain some productivity. Let’s go through how I spend my summer breaks, the reasoning behind it, and how I would recommend other’s divide their valuable holiday time.